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Several years after I completed an undergraduate degree, my university reached out to me. To my surprise, they weren’t asking for money; rather, the Studio Art Department was politely requesting that I fill out a survey detailing how I was using my art degree after my time at the university. A young teacher at the […]
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the value of a good design challenge—one that taps into students’ intrinsic motivation, encourages experimentation and problem-solving and treats failure as an essential part of the path to success. The wheels started turning for me (literally) at the recent ISEEN Winter Institute in Arizona, where I had the […]
The girl’s swim team continued their dominance at the NCISAA Finals with a 137 point differential over 2nd place Charlotte Latin (371-234), earning their 6th Consecutive State Championship Title! The boy’s swim team, while finishing as State Runners-Up to a ridiculously talented Charlotte Latin team, distanced themselves from 3rd place by over 120 points (418.5 […]
Every year with great anticipation, I count down the days to one of the big educational technology conferences that I have the privilege of attending. Not only do I look forward to connecting with my brethren at other schools, but to sharing and learning from others all over the world. A sneak peek at all […]
Cary Academy’s commitment to discovery and innovation keeps us looking for ways to improve, and one of our key avenues for growth is paying attention to what other excellent educators are doing around the world. Back in 2015, I first connected with an awesome group called the Independent School Experiential Education Network (ISEEN), made up […]
Get ready to celebrate! Mark your calendars for Cary Academy’s 25th Anniversary Celebration – a weekend of celebrating tradition and looking towards the future. Friday, May 20 Leadership Circle Stewardship Reception6:30 – 8:30 p.m.Center for Math and Science Alumni Reunion Welcome Reception7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Upper School Saturday, May 21 Cary Academy 5k8:00 a.m. Track […]
Save the date! Mark your calendars for Cary Academy’s first community-wide giving day on Wednesday, April 27, 2022. Stay tuned for more details and information about how you can unlock the future for our Chargers!
Save the date for a special Grandparents’ and Special Friends’ Day on Friday, March 25th! Guests can join their Middle and Upper School students on campus from 8 AM to 12 PM for a fun-filled Charger experience. Invitation to follow with more details.
I woke to a loud crack that sounded like a tree branch snapping. My tent collapsed on top of me – and I shot bolt up, startled out of the fog of early morning sleep. It was 5am, January 3, at Camp 90 on the Lakeshore Trail in the Smoky Mountains National Park – during […]
